Marcia Kessler, technology integration and data specialist at Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School, has been nominated for the 2015-2016 national LifeChanger of the Year award. Sponsored by the National Life Group Foundation, the LifeChanger of the Year program recognizes and rewards the very best K-12 public and private school educators and employees across […] Read more »
Set a resolution to make a splash in 2016 by signing up for the Buzzards Bay Coalition’s 23rd annual Buzzards Bay Swim on Saturday, June 25. The Buzzards Bay Swim is a fun community event that supports a great cause: clean water in Buzzards Bay. Swimmers complete a 1.2-mile open water course across outer New […] Read more »
Margaret Mary “Peg” (Wall) Reed, 98, died on Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at Sippican Health Care Center, Marion, MA. Peg was born on September 9, 1917 in Boston, MA to Peter James and Mary Mildred “Mae” (Madden) Wall. She graduated from Brockton High School, and, following her dream of becoming a teacher, Peg worked her […] Read more »
Manuel C. Freitas, 97, of Mattapoisett passed away Monday January 18, 2016 at Hathaway Manor Extended Care Facility. He was the husband of the late Leona M. (Bellotti) Freitas. Born in New Bedford, the son of the late Manuel C. and Maria (Caires) Freitas, he lived in New Bedford and Mattapoisett for most of his […] Read more »
It was an overwhelming success, said Food Service Director Jill Henesey to the Marion School Committee on January 6. The most successful launch of a pilot breakfast program in the history of the Tri-Town school districts when it came to participation, said Superintendent Doug White. “This is the greatest turnout I’ve ever seen,” said White. […] Read more »
Michael Allen McArdle, 69, of Mattapoisett passed away Saturday January 16, 2016 at home. He is survived by his wife Jane (Rounsevell) McArdle; his mother Jacquelene (Halladay) McArdle; his sons, Michael, Colin, Robert, and Drew; a brother and several sisters; and three grandchildren. Private funeral arrangements are by the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home for Funerals, 50 […] Read more »
There will be a Parent Information Night for new kindergarten families on Wednesday evening, January 27, beginning at 5:45 pm with a question and answer period in the RMS cafetorium, and then continuing from 6:00 to 7:00 pm in our kindergarten classrooms. Enrollment packets will be available for parents to take and complete at home. […] Read more »
A Parent Orientation Meeting for the parents of all children eligible to enter kindergarten has been scheduled on Tuesday, January 26 at 6:30 pm in the cafeteria of Center School. All parents of children eligible to attend kindergarten are asked to attend this special informational meeting. This meeting will be for parents only. The children […] Read more »
Girls’ Track had a successful outing at the Division 5 State Relays at the Reggie Lewis Center, winning the meet championship behind a balanced attack. The Boys’ team also excelled, finishing in fourth place. Boys’ Basketball captured big wins over Wareham and Dighton-Rehoboth, while the Girls’ Hockey team scored a much-needed 8-0 victory over Bishop […] Read more »
The Mattapoisett Board of Selectmen reopened their December 15 license hearing for the Hillside Motel during their January 12 meeting. “You’ve been very busy making improvements and fixing things,” stated Selectmen Chairman Jordan Collyer as he welcomed motel owner Sonya Patel to the conference table. At the December hearing, numerous deficiencies were reported to the […] Read more »